Exhibit 12.2



               Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges


                                Three Months
                                    Ended                            Years Ended December 31,              
                               March 31, 1997     1996        1995         1994         1993          1992
                                                                                  
Income Before Income Taxes         $ 16,252     $ 75,749    $ 91,077     $ 79,729     $ 61,002      $ 35,227

Interest on Borrowings               57,480      199,146     109,649       77,290       45,461        22,234

Total Interest Expense              113,373      423,594     340,570      212,189      166,865       137,980

Including Interest on deposits      114.33%      117.88%     126.74%      137.57%      136.56%       125.53%